Shipyards earn essential business designation

Shipyards across the U.S. have been working all year. But it hasn’t been business as usual during the coronavirus pandemic. Some yards closed for short periods to adjust to the problems Covid-19 created for them but reopened in short order, following strict CDC safety guidelines. And some yards continued working through the pandemic.

“We are very blessed to live in a community with a lower transmission rate. That coupled with our proactive approach to safety and working conditions here at the...

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Burger Boat launches new cruise vessel for Chicago

Burger Boat Co. has launched a new 98’x32′ passenger vessel for Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. The cruise line, which operates the #1 ranked tour in Chicago according to TripAdvisor user reviews, has been inspiring guests with the most authentic showcase of Chicago’s rich architectural history for 27 years.

This is not the first time Burger and Chicago’s First Lady Cruises have collaborated; this is the third passenger vessel Burger has built for the company. Chicago’s Emerald Lady follows in the...

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Burger Boat to build new passenger vessel for Chicago

Burger Boat Company, Manitowoc, Wis., has begun work on a new passenger vessel for Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. The new Chicago River tour vessel, Chicago’s Emerald Lady, is due to launch next spring.

This is not the first time Burger Boat and Chicago’s First Lady Cruises have joined forces. This will be the third passenger vessel Burger will have built for the company. Following in the line of Chicago’s Classic Lady and Chicago’s Leading Lady, Chicago’s Emerald Lady will launch in the spring...

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